Manitou Group has expanded its Me forklift vary with 5 new lithium-ion fashions named Me Elevate.
The brand new lithium-ion forklift fashions within the Manitou Me Elevate vary are designed for para-industrial and para-agricultural functions (dealing with bricks, processed wooden, viticulture, potato cultivation, and many others.).
With load capacities starting from 1.6 to three t, these new fashions are available in two doable configurations, with three and 4 wheels, and are geared up with a 76.8 V lithium-ion battery. Most lifting peak is as much as 6.5 m.
Among the many 5 new fashions, the Me 425 Ld Elevate boasts a 56% decrease whole price of possession than the Mi 25 d diesel forklift. These figures consider upkeep prices, vitality consumption and part sturdiness.
The primary fashions will likely be distributed in Europe from September 2024 all through the Manitou vendor community. With their long-standing experience within the forklift market, they provide a variety of related providers, resembling after-sales service, financing and rental contracts, to supply turnkey options tailor-made to the wants of each sort of buyer.
Lithium batteries are extraordinarily sturdy, with as much as 5,000 cost cycles, and might be absolutely recharged in lower than 90 minutes, with out having to be saved in a devoted charging room. Because of their compact dimension (thrice smaller than a traditional battery), the chassis is smaller, enabling operators to make use of their machine in aisles 30 cm narrower than typical forklifts powered by lead-acid batteries. Not like lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries require no each day or weekly upkeep.
Manitou Group gives an ordinary five-year guarantee on all its lithium batteries, that are completely suited to long-term rental. With this new design, service intervals are spaced at 1,000 hours or the equal of 6 months’ use.
The Me Elevate vary gives a excessive degree of efficiency due to a strong traction system that gives loads of motive energy for quick journey with good grip, even in troublesome situations. As well as, the motor powering the hydraulic pump improves lifting speeds.
All Me Elevate machines boast noise ranges beneath 70 dB(A), making it simpler for operators to focus on their duties. Machine autonomy varies from a couple of hours to a full day, relying on the necessities and functions of every buyer. Charging time can differ from one and a half hours to 6 hours, relying on the battery and charger, and the operator’s wants. The Me Elevate 316 mannequin, with an 18 kWh battery, recovers 20% of its vary in simply quarter-hour with a 20 kW charger.
The security of operators and their atmosphere stays a precedence for Manitou Group. The Me Elevate vary advantages from the newest requirements, providing enhanced safety for the operator when negotiating curves or throughout lifting operations, with cabs which are proof against falling hundreds. To see and be seen, Me Elevate vans are absolutely geared up with LED lighting and dealing lights. Elective blue lights, further work lights and purple warning traces will also be added across the machine for pedestrian security.
With a centralised LCD show (primarily based on current fashions such because the MT 625 e telehandler), you’ll be able to entry all the data you want in a single place and alter the principle settings.
All Me Elevate machines are IPX4*-rated and subsequently rainproof, making certain uninterrupted out of doors use. The straightforward-to-activate electrical parking brake ensures that the machine stays secure on ramps and slopes, stopping unintentional or unintentional motion. Acoustic insulation is significantly improved, with a noise discount of 6 dB(A) in comparison with earlier collection. The brand new vary additionally gives better consolation due to a suspended seat and optionally available heated cab.
The brand new design of the mast, in full-visibility duplex or free-lift triplex, clearly enhances operators’ visibility of their load. The panoramic roof window gives first-rate, FOPS**-compliant visibility, decreasing neck and physique actions, and in addition ensures higher visibility when storing a load at peak.
